Fork & Cork: The Fried Turkey Sandwich Shop

Fried Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving anymore. James Hasapis, owner of The Fried Turkey Sandwich Shop has found a niche market here in Fayetteville.

With his first Hope Mills location thriving under his belt, the young business professional has already opened his second location downtown on Person Street at the end of May.

At lunch time, any day of the week, the line wraps around, sometimes out the door of eager customers and loyal followers. With six kinds of fried turkey sandwiches, and numerous other offerings on the menu, everyone has a favorite.

For the traditionalist, try the Fried Turkey N' Gravy or Cranberry Sauce served on buttered toast.

The Fried Turkey Sub is served on a toasted on either a 4" or 8" sub roll with white American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber mayo.

The Fried Turkey Melt is also popular served on a toasted sub roll with sauteed onions and peppers and melted pepper jack and American cheese.

Other other hot grilled items include a Philly Cheesesteak sub, a Spicy Cheesesteak, a hot ham and cheddar sub, a chicken, cheddar and ranch sub, or grilled cheese sandwiches with either bacon or turkey added. Wrap sandwiches and salads are also served.

Make sure to order the delicious, crisp side of fried okra with a choice of buttermilk peppercorn ranch, spicy ranch or gravy for dipping. You're in the south baby, ditch the fries and opt for the okra.